document.write( "Question 355129: At an office supplies store, pencils sell individually for $0.10 each and in packs of 12 for $0.80 per pack. Kay buys 2 packs instead of 24 individual pencils. How much money does she save? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #253667 by ewatrrr(24785)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Hi, \n" ); document.write( "*Note: Take it a step at a time \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "amount paid buying 24 pencils by the pack \n" ); document.write( "2* (.80) = $1.60 \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "amount paid buying 24 pencils buying them individually \n" ); document.write( "24*.10 = $2.40 \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "money saved \n" ); document.write( "$2.40 - $1.60 = $0.80 or 80 cents \n" ); document.write( " |